Not a very successful mine , opened and closed thoughout its early years suffering from either money (lack of) or water (too much!) or both. Acquired by the Crawshay family to protect its interest in Foxes Bridge and Lightmoor collieries, retained during both those collieries life for maintenance, ventilation and emergency way out purposes. Site finally closed and demolished/cleared around 1945. Main shaft re-capped approx 2000. The colliery yard and rail sidings are now beautifully landscaped and in use as a Forestry Commission picnic site.
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